NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
726 reports121,000 miles · Jan 10, 2015
Steering
WHILE CHANGING LANES POWER STEERING FAILED. SHUT OFF CAR. RESTARTED AND POWER STEERING WAS WORKING. POWER STEERING AGAIN FAILED ON 01/10/2015. GM HAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 AND 2010 HHR FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 2007. HOWEVER PARAGRAPH FIVE OF THE GM NEWS RELEASE, DATED 2014-03-31 STATES THAT 309,160 NON-TURBOCH…
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WHILE CHANGING LANES POWER STEERING FAILED. SHUT OFF CAR. RESTARTED AND POWER STEERING WAS WORKING. POWER STEERING AGAIN FAILED ON 01/10/2015. GM HAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 AND 2010 HHR FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 2007. HOWEVER PARAGRAPH FIVE OF THE GM NEWS RELEASE, DATED 2014-03-31 STATES THAT 309,160 NON-TURBOCHARGED HHRS FROM THE 2006-2008 THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL WILL BE GIVEN LIFETIME WARRANTIES FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MOTOR. THE SERVICE REP. AT THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER PULLED UP MY VIN NUMBER AND SAID THE UNIT HAD BEEN REPLACED AT SOME EARLIER DATE AND REPLACEMENT AT THIS TIME IS NOT COVERED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE HHR AND ALL MODELS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I EXPECT MY HHR TO STEER AND STOP. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10671603
62,000 miles · Dec 27, 2014
Service BrakesSteering
THIS HAPPENED WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR, WE COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT STAY PARK. SO I CALLED DEALER AND GOT NOWHERE, I EVEN MADE A COMPLAINT ON HERE I BELIEVE STATING SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT. STILL TO THIS DAY I CAN PUT THE CAR IN AND OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT HAVING TO APPLY THE BRAKE!!! GM HAS KNO…
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THIS HAPPENED WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR, WE COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT STAY PARK. SO I CALLED DEALER AND GOT NOWHERE, I EVEN MADE A COMPLAINT ON HERE I BELIEVE STATING SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT. STILL TO THIS DAY I CAN PUT THE CAR IN AND OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT HAVING TO APPLY THE BRAKE!!! GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS FOR A LONG TIME AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. MY CAR DIDN'T HAVE A WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED IT SO THEY ARE NO HELP. SO I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE SHIFTER CONSOLE APART AND SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING, I GOT MY KEY OUT AND PUT IT TOGETHER AND IT DID IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. WE HAVE JUST LEARNED HOW TO MANIPULATE THE CAR SO WE CAN DRIVE IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10668453
77,000 miles · Dec 23, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT ATTACHED TO THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE ON THE SPECIFICS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
NHTSA ODI #10668011
49,500 miles · Dec 19, 2014
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WORSENED OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MAN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WORSENED OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,500.
NHTSA ODI #10667332
56,000 miles · Dec 16, 2014
Steering
DRIVING AS NORMAL WHEN THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME SOUNDED THAT FACT. AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF, THE POWER STEERING AGAIN WORKED. THE SAME EVENT HAPPENED LATER IN THE DAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FAILURE AND AFTER RESEARCH, NUMEROUS 2007 HHR'S ARE EXPERIENCING THIS AS A COMMON FAILUR…
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DRIVING AS NORMAL WHEN THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME SOUNDED THAT FACT. AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF, THE POWER STEERING AGAIN WORKED. THE SAME EVENT HAPPENED LATER IN THE DAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FAILURE AND AFTER RESEARCH, NUMEROUS 2007 HHR'S ARE EXPERIENCING THIS AS A COMMON FAILURE. APPARENTLY IT IS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. CHEVY ABSOLUTELY NEEDS TO RECALL BEFORE A SERIOUS CRASH OCCURS IF ONE OR MORE HASN'T ALREADY OCCURRED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10664591
3,235 miles · Dec 13, 2014
Service BrakesSteering
APPLIED BRAKES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE BRAKES PULSATED AND STEERING WOBBLES. REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER THAT SAME THING HAPPENS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2011 AND IS STILL THE SAME PROBLEM TODAY EVEN AFTER PUTTING ON NEW ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS..I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 38,000 MILES ON T…
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APPLIED BRAKES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE BRAKES PULSATED AND STEERING WOBBLES. REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER THAT SAME THING HAPPENS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2011 AND IS STILL THE SAME PROBLEM TODAY EVEN AFTER PUTTING ON NEW ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS..I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 38,000 MILES ON THE CAR NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10664068
147,000 miles · Dec 10, 2014
Suspension
THE CAR SINCE SEPTEMBER 2014 HAS BEEN RATTLING AND SHAKING, AND CLUNKING CONTINUALLY. IT FEELS AS IF THE WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF. I'VE READ NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM THIS SAME VEHICLE AND THE COBALT WITH HAS THE SAME SUSPENSION. UNFORTUNATELY I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY FOR THESE REPAIRS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE RE…
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THE CAR SINCE SEPTEMBER 2014 HAS BEEN RATTLING AND SHAKING, AND CLUNKING CONTINUALLY. IT FEELS AS IF THE WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF. I'VE READ NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM THIS SAME VEHICLE AND THE COBALT WITH HAS THE SAME SUSPENSION. UNFORTUNATELY I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY FOR THESE REPAIRS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. ALSO TO NOTE, OTHER COMPLAINERS HAVE STATED THAT AFTER THEY HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE REPAIRS, THE SAME ISSUE ARISE AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10663382
115,000 miles · Dec 6, 2014
Steering
THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2007 HHR HAS WENT OUT THKS IT'S THE SECOND TIME! THE FIRST TIME WAS WHEN THE RECALL FUR HHR 2009 & 10 CAME OUT. I WAS TOLD THEN THEY COULD FIX THE WIRING AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY! NOW THE WHOLE THING HAS TO BE REPLACED AND I BELIEVE THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE DONE BY GM NOT MYSELF! I KNOW GM HAS LOT…
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THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2007 HHR HAS WENT OUT THKS IT'S THE SECOND TIME! THE FIRST TIME WAS WHEN THE RECALL FUR HHR 2009 & 10 CAME OUT. I WAS TOLD THEN THEY COULD FIX THE WIRING AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY! NOW THE WHOLE THING HAS TO BE REPLACED AND I BELIEVE THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE DONE BY GM NOT MYSELF! I KNOW GM HAS LOTS GOING ON RIGHT NOW WITH ALL THE PART ISSUES AND I'M NOT TRYING TO CAUSE ANYMORE DRAMA, BUT I FEEL RIGHT IS RIGHT AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY 1179.25 FOR SOMETHING THAT I CAN'T CONTROL! I'M JUST ASKING FOR HELP TO TAKE CAR OFF MY CAR AND TO CHECK ON THE SAFETY FOR ALL OTHER HHR 2007 CUSTOMER! THANK U FOR READING THIS AND HAVE A BLESSED AND WONDERFUL DAY! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10662511
113,131 miles · Nov 30, 2014
Steering
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. I WAS IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. I HAD TO DRIVE A FEW MILES WITH NO POWER STEERING IN ORDER TO SAFELY PULL OVER. I SHUT THE CAR OF AND BACK ON AND IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. I COULD HAVE CRASHED AND HURT SOM…
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. I WAS IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. I HAD TO DRIVE A FEW MILES WITH NO POWER STEERING IN ORDER TO SAFELY PULL OVER. I SHUT THE CAR OF AND BACK ON AND IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. I COULD HAVE CRASHED AND HURT SOMEONE. I SEE THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE SAME PART BUT FOR DIFFERENT YEARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10661345
139,000 miles · Nov 29, 2014
Air BagsSeat BeltsStructureCrashInjury
THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR IN 2013 WE HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS, SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE NOT BEING ABLE TO GET OUT OF YOUR CAR IF SOMETHING DANGEROUS WAS TO HAPPEN. AT THAT TIME THE DEALERSHIP TOLD MY HUSBAND I THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. TH…
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THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR IN 2013 WE HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS, SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE NOT BEING ABLE TO GET OUT OF YOUR CAR IF SOMETHING DANGEROUS WAS TO HAPPEN. AT THAT TIME THE DEALERSHIP TOLD MY HUSBAND I THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. THEN AGAIN IN 2014 THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD BROKEN ALSO. SO NOW I HAVE TWO BROKEN DOORS ON MY CAR THAT YOU CAN ONLY GET OUT OF, IF SOMEONE LETS ME OUT OF THE CAR OR I ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. IF I WERE TO GET INTO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WERE I WAS UNABLE TO ROLL MY WINDOW DOWN AND DID NOT HAVE SOMEONE RIDING IN THE BACK SEAT (SAY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE) THEN THIS COULD LEAD TO MAJOR PROBLEMS IF NOT DEATH. ALSO WHEN MY HUSBAND HAD AN ACCIDENT NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. AND BACKSEAT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RELEASE AND WE HAD TO CUT MY GRANDDAUGHTER OUT OF SEATBELT. SO NOW I AM DRIVING A CAR THAT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN, BACK SEATBELT HAD TO BE CUT AND MY FRONT TWO DOORS YOU CANNOT GET OUT OF IF UNABLE TO ROLL WINDOW DOWN. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES. WE HAD AROUND 98,000. MILES WHEN ISSUES STARTED WITH THE DOORS. WHICH I BELIEVE THE MILES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10661254
Official recalls
4Apr 10, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Feb 10, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
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Air Bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Sep 3, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE DOOR ON THE STORAGE BIN IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AS REQUIRED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: A REDESIGNED LATCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Jan 30, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' IN TESTS, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY-ABSORBING PLASTIC PIECE TO THE HEADLINER TRIM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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